Dental Assistant, Rockwood Office (On-Call, Days)

Kaiser Permanente-posted 3 months ago
Keizer, OR
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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Provide direct support to dentists, hygienists, denturists and other provider personnel in the delivery of dental care and service within a Kaiser Permanente dental office. The position involves performing all duties permitted to a dental assistant consistent with the individual's training and under the observation of a licensed provider as referenced in the State Dental Practice Act and related Administrative Rules.

  • Apply topical anesthetic and desensitizing agents as directed by the provider.
  • Remove sutures and post-extraction and periodontal dressings.
  • Retract a patient's cheek, tongue, or other tissue during an operation.
  • Assist in the placement or removal of a rubber dam.
  • Remove debris created during operative procedures with a vacuum device, compressed air, mouth washes, or water.
  • Inspect the oral cavity using a mirror.
  • Dry root canals with paper points.
  • Place temporary filling material into the endodontic access.
  • Take impressions for periodontal night guard.
  • Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth when a dentist or hygienist has determined teeth are free of calculus.
  • Train patients in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease.
  • Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, and expose films.
  • Preliminary select and size bands in support of the practice of a dentist provider who is not an orthodontist.
  • Remove fixed orthodontic appliances.
  • Check for loose bands and brackets.
  • Remove ligature ties and head appliances.
  • Place and remove arch wires, elastics and orthodontic separators.
  • Take intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures.
  • Remove supra-gingival orthodontic bracket bonding material with a hand piece that does not exceed 25,000 revolutions per minute.
  • Organize patients' dental records consistent with established guidelines.
  • Greet and inform patients of general treatment to be provided.
  • Review health questionnaire with patients and notify provider of reported conditions that could affect treatment.
  • Promote patients' emotional comfort by gaining rapport and instilling confidence.
  • Prepare, organize, arrange and pass dental instruments, supplies and materials as requested by the provider.
  • Establish and maintain a clear and clean operating field.
  • Record and verify information in the patients' dental record according to established procedures.
  • Respond to medical emergency situations consistent with established guidelines.
  • Expose and process dental radiographs as required.
  • Take patients' blood pressure and accurately record in patients' dental record.
  • Clean, sterilize and process instruments consistent with established guidelines.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, well-organized and supplied work environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or supervisory personnel.
  • One (1) year of experience as a dental assistant OR a graduate from an ADA accredited dental assisting program.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
  • Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon).
  • Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire.
  • Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 3 months of hire.
  • Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
  • Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique.
  • Satisfactory level of knowledge and proficiency in use of current dental materials, instruments and equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively under both direct and indirect supervision.
  • Well organized in use of time and effort.
  • Demonstrated capacity to act in a professionally courteous manner when interacting with patients, providers and other employees.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Final candidate is required to pass a clinical pre-employment skills test.
  • Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment.
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